Handbook of Women's Health

The second edition of this hugely popular practical handbook on women's health is revised and updated throughout.

Jo Ann Rosenfeld (Edited by)

9780521695251, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 22 October 2009

352 pages, 15 b/w illus. 134 tables
24.7 x 19 x 1.7 cm, 0.77 kg

This practical handbook provides a clear and comprehensive evidence-based guide to the care of women in primary care, intended for general and family practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and all those who practise primary care of women. It emphasizes preventive and well-woman care throughout the life-cycle of a woman, including sexuality, contraception, medical care in pregnancy, and psychological and important medical concerns. This second edition, revised and updated throughout with several new contributing authors, incorporates the latest evidence and research-findings on a wide range of problems for which women seek medical guidance. There is an expanded section on menstrual problems and menopause-associated conditions, including clear guidance on the use of hormone replacement therapy.

Dedication
Contents
List of contributors
Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction Jo Ann Rosenfeld
2. Preventive health care for older women Jeannette E. South-Paul, Deborah Bostock and Cheryl E. Woodson
3. Nutrition Gwendolyn Murphy, Victoria S. Kaprielian and Cathrine Hoyo
4. Physical activity and exercise Tanya A. Miszko
5. Psychosocial health of well women through the life-cycle Cathleen Morrow
Part II. Sexuality: 6. Sexuality through the life-cycle Jo Ann Rosenfeld
7. Contraception Kathryn Andolsek
8. Infertility Jo Ann Rosenfeld
9. Medical care and pregnancy: common preconception and antepartum issues Ellen L. Sakornbut
Part III. Genitourinary Concerns: 10. Menstrual changes: amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome, and abnormal menstrual bleeding Jo Ann Rosenfeld
11. Menstrual, urogynecological and vasomotor changes in perimenopause and menopause Margaret Gradison
12. Sexually transmitted diseases Kay Bauman
13. Vaginitis Jo Ann Rosenfeld
14. Chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia Jo Ann Rosenfeld
15. The Papanicolaou smear and cervical cancer Barbara S. Apgar and Jo Ann Rosenfeld
16. Postmenopausal bleeding and endometrial cancer Jo Ann Rosenfeld
17. Ovarian cancer and masses Jo Ann Rosenfeld
18. Urinary incontinence and infections Jo Ann Rosenfeld
Part IV. Breast Disorders: 19. Benign breast disease Jo Ann Rosenfeld
20. Breast cancer screening Abenaa Brewster, Nancy Davidson and Jo Ann Rosenfeld
Part V. Psychological Concerns: 21. Intimate partner violence against women Sandra K. Burge
22. Depression Jo Ann Rosenfeld and Connie Marsh
23. Alcoholism, nicotine dependence and drug abuse Mary-Anne Enoch
Part VI. Common Medical Problems: 24. Coronary heart disease Meghan Walsh and Valerie Ulstad
25. Diabetes in mid-life women Phillippa J. Miranda and Diana McNeill
26. Thyroid disorders William J. Hueston
27. Hypertension and stroke Jo Ann Rosenfeld
28. Osteoporosis Jo Ann Rosenfeld
29. Arthritis Jo Ann Rosenfeld
Index.

Subject Areas: Nursing [MQC], Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT], Reproductive medicine [MFKC]